Prudential policy lead

Financial Conduct Authority Edinburgh, Scotland May 20, 2026

Type Part Time
Pay £59,100 – £90,800
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

This Prudential policy lead role is focused on leading the development/enhancement of high-impact prudential policy, exercise significant regulatory judgement, and shape how prudential standards are interpreted and applied acro. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

Known job details

  • Pay: £59,100 to £90,800
  • Contract: Part-time
  • Work model: Remote
  • National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £90,800 and London from £64,900 to £99,700 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience).
  • This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory.
  • Your internal recruitment contact is k. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Likely focus of the role

  • Leading the development/enhancement of high-impact prudential policy, exercise significant regulatory judgement, and shape how prudential standards are interpreted and applied across.
  • Review, and enhancement of FCA prudential regimes, including IFPR/MIFIDPRU, MIPRU, IPRU, and prudential standards for payments, e‑money and cryptoasset firms.
  • Monitoring market developments, supervisory feedback, and emerging cross‑sector risks, translating these into proportionate policy responses.

Requirements mentioned

  • Significant experience in prudential regulation or prudential risk management within a financial services regulator or a prudentially regulated firm investment firm, bank, payments.
  • Strong working knowledge of prudential frameworks, with deep expertise in one or more of: Basel standards (CRR/CRD), IFPR, payments and e-money regimes, ICAAP, ILAAP or ICARA.
  • Proven ability to lead.
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